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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|cover = Echelon - Wind Warriors cover.jpg | |cover = Echelon - Wind Warriors cover.jpg | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/developer|Madia Entertainment}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Madia Entertainment}} | ||
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Buka Entertainment}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Buka Entertainment|Original}} |
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|ESDigital Games|Current}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|2002}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|October 24, 2002}} |
+ | |reception = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|echelon-wind-warriors|63}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|link|rating}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|echelon-wind-warriors|rating}} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | First-person }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Vehicle simulator }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | Flight }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Sci-fi }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Echelon }} | ||
|steam appid = 311100 | |steam appid = 311100 | ||
− | |gogcom | + | |gogcom id = |
+ | |hltb = 20602 | ||
|strategywiki = Echelon: Wind Warriors | |strategywiki = Echelon: Wind Warriors | ||
|wikipedia = | |wikipedia = | ||
+ | |mobygames = echelon-wind-warriors | ||
|winehq = | |winehq = | ||
+ | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
'''Key points''' | '''Key points''' | ||
− | {{ii}} For Windows 8 and later apply the [ | + | {{ii}} For Windows 8 and later apply the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/519-echelon-series-low-frame-rate-fix/ low frame rate fix]. |
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
− | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/311100/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] |
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Retail | | | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc | | | Windows }} |
{{Availability/row| Steam | 311100 | Steam | Run <code>GameLauncher.bat</code> as admin for first run. | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Steam | 311100 | Steam | Run <code>GameLauncher.bat</code> as admin for first run. | | Windows }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Delete/rename intro.avi|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
− | |||
# Go to <code>{{p|game}}\Data\Movies\</code> | # Go to <code>{{p|game}}\Data\Movies\</code> | ||
# Delete or rename <code>intro.avi</code>. | # Delete or rename <code>intro.avi</code>. | ||
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===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|hklm}}\SOFTWARE\{{p|wow64}}\Madia\Echelon 1.5\Video}} |
}} | }} | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|}} |
}} | }} | ||
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
{{Save game cloud syncing | {{Save game cloud syncing | ||
− | |origin | + | |discord = |
− | |origin notes | + | |discord notes = |
− | |steam cloud | + | |epic games launcher = |
− | |steam cloud notes = | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
− | | | + | |gog galaxy = |
− | | | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
+ | |origin = | ||
+ | |origin notes = | ||
+ | |steam cloud = false | ||
+ | |steam cloud notes = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
{{Image|Echelon - Wind Warriors video settings.png|Video settings (in-game).}} | {{Image|Echelon - Wind Warriors video settings.png|Video settings (in-game).}} | ||
{{Image|Echelon - Wind Warriors launcher video settings.png|Video settings (launcher).}} | {{Image|Echelon - Wind Warriors launcher video settings.png|Video settings (launcher).}} | ||
− | {{Video | + | {{Video |
− | |wsgf link = | + | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/echelon-wind-warriors/en |
|widescreen wsgf award = limited | |widescreen wsgf award = limited | ||
|multimonitor wsgf award = unsupported | |multimonitor wsgf award = unsupported | ||
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award = incomplete | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = incomplete | ||
|widescreen resolution = hackable | |widescreen resolution = hackable | ||
− | |widescreen resolution notes= See the [ | + | |widescreen resolution notes= See the [https://www.wsgf.org/dr/echelon-wind-warriors/en WSGF entry]. |
|multimonitor = false | |multimonitor = false | ||
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
|ultrawidescreen = hackable | |ultrawidescreen = hackable | ||
− | |ultrawidescreen notes = See the [ | + | |ultrawidescreen notes = See the [https://www.wsgf.org/dr/echelon-wind-warriors/en WSGF entry]. |
|4k ultra hd = unknown | |4k ultra hd = unknown | ||
|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
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|antialiasing = unknown | |antialiasing = unknown | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = unknown | |vsync = unknown | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
|60 fps = true | |60 fps = true | ||
− | |60 fps notes = For Windows 8 and later apply the [ | + | |60 fps notes = For Windows 8 and later apply the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/519-echelon-series-low-frame-rate-fix/ low frame rate fix]. |
|120 fps = unknown | |120 fps = unknown | ||
|120 fps notes = | |120 fps notes = | ||
+ | |hdr = unknown | ||
+ | |hdr notes = | ||
|color blind = unknown | |color blind = unknown | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
− | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
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|invert mouse y-axis = true | |invert mouse y-axis = true | ||
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
+ | |touchscreen = unknown | ||
+ | |touchscreen notes = | ||
|controller support = true | |controller support = true | ||
|controller support notes = | |controller support notes = | ||
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|invert controller y-axis = true | |invert controller y-axis = true | ||
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
− | | | + | |xinput controllers = unknown |
− | | | + | |xinput controllers notes = |
− | |button prompts | + | |xbox prompts = unknown |
− | |button prompts notes | + | |xbox prompts notes = |
+ | |impulse triggers = unknown | ||
+ | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock prompts notes = | ||
+ | |light bar support = unknown | ||
+ | |light bar support notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 modes = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 modes notes = | ||
+ | |tracked motion controllers= unknown | ||
+ | |tracked motion controllers notes = | ||
+ | |tracked motion prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |tracked motion prompts notes = | ||
+ | |other controllers = unknown | ||
+ | |other controllers notes = | ||
+ | |other button prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |other button prompts notes= | ||
|controller hotplug = unknown | |controller hotplug = unknown | ||
|controller hotplug notes = | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
|haptic feedback = unknown | |haptic feedback = unknown | ||
|haptic feedback notes = | |haptic feedback notes = | ||
− | | | + | |simultaneous input = unknown |
− | | | + | |simultaneous input notes = |
+ | |steam input api = unknown | ||
+ | |steam input api notes = | ||
+ | |steam hook input = unknown | ||
+ | |steam hook input notes = | ||
+ | |steam input presets = unknown | ||
+ | |steam input presets notes = | ||
+ | |steam controller prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |steam controller prompts notes = | ||
+ | |steam cursor detection = unknown | ||
+ | |steam cursor detection notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
{{Image|Echelon - Wind Warriors audio settings.png|Audio settings (in-game).}} | {{Image|Echelon - Wind Warriors audio settings.png|Audio settings (in-game).}} | ||
{{Image|Echelon - Wind Warriors launcher audio settings.png|Audio settings (launcher).}} | {{Image|Echelon - Wind Warriors launcher audio settings.png|Audio settings (launcher).}} | ||
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = Menu Music, Menu Effects, Mission Effects, HUD, Radio Environment, and Engine. | |separate volume notes = Menu Music, Menu Effects, Mission Effects, HUD, Radio Environment, and Engine. | ||
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|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
− | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = |
+ | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = English | |language = English | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
− | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = German | |language = German | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
− | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Russian | |language = Russian | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
− | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |fan | + | }} |
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Polish | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Retail only | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|local play modes = | |local play modes = | ||
|local play notes = | |local play notes = | ||
− | |lan play = | + | |lan play = true |
− | |lan play players = | + | |lan play players = 48 |
|lan play modes = | |lan play modes = | ||
|lan play notes = | |lan play notes = | ||
− | |online play = | + | |online play = false |
− | |online play players = | + | |online play players = 48 |
|online play modes = | |online play modes = | ||
|online play notes = | |online play notes = | ||
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
==="Product "Echelon 1.5 is not installed! Please, reinstall"" error on launch=== | ==="Product "Echelon 1.5 is not installed! Please, reinstall"" error on launch=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Run GameLauncher.bat as administrator|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
− | |||
# Go to the installation folder. | # Go to the installation folder. | ||
# Right-click <code>GameLauncher.bat</code> and choose Run as administrator. | # Right-click <code>GameLauncher.bat</code> and choose Run as administrator. | ||
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{{ii}} This game has frame rate issues in fullscreen mode on Windows 8 and later. | {{ii}} This game has frame rate issues in fullscreen mode on Windows 8 and later. | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Apply necessary fixes|fix= |
− | + | Apply the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/519-echelon-series-low-frame-rate-fix/ low frame rate fix]. | |
− | Apply the [ | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|metal support = | |metal support = | ||
|metal support notes = | |metal support notes = | ||
− | |vulkan | + | |vulkan versions = |
− | |vulkan | + | |vulkan notes = |
|dos modes = | |dos modes = | ||
|dos modes notes = | |dos modes notes = | ||
|shader model versions = | |shader model versions = | ||
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
− | |64-bit | + | |windows 32-bit exe = true |
− | |64-bit executable notes= | + | |windows 64-bit exe = false |
+ | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |windows exe notes = | ||
+ | |macos intel 32-bit app = | ||
+ | |macos intel 64-bit app = | ||
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos app notes = | ||
+ | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |linux executable notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Middleware=== | ||
+ | {{Middleware | ||
+ | |physics = | ||
+ | |physics notes = | ||
+ | |audio = | ||
+ | |audio notes = | ||
+ | |interface = | ||
+ | |interface notes = | ||
+ | |input = | ||
+ | |input notes = | ||
+ | |cutscenes = | ||
+ | |cutscenes notes = | ||
+ | |multiplayer = GameSpy | ||
+ | |multiplayer notes= GameSpy services have been shut down. | ||
}} | }} | ||
Latest revision as of 12:35, 30 March 2023
Developers | |
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Madia Entertainment | |
Publishers | |
Original | Buka Entertainment |
Current | ESDigital Games |
Release dates | |
Windows | October 24, 2002 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 63 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | First-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Vehicle simulator |
Vehicles | Flight |
Themes | Sci-fi |
Series | Echelon |
Echelon | |
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Echelon (2001) | 2001 |
Echelon: Wind Warriors | 2002 |
Operation: Matriarchy | 2005 |
Warnings
Key points
- For Windows 8 and later apply the low frame rate fix.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | ||||
Steam | Run GameLauncher.bat as admin for first run. |
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Delete/rename intro.avi[citation needed] |
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|
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Madia\Echelon 1.5\Video[Note 1] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/311100/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/311100/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | See the WSGF entry. | ||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | See the WSGF entry. | ||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | Use cm_fov X in console (~) up to 120. Using a zoom function will revert the changes. |
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Windowed | Set in launcher. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | |||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS | For Windows 8 and later apply the low frame rate fix. | ||
120+ FPS |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | ||
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | ||
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers |
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PlayStation controllers |
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Generic/other controllers |
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Additional information | ||
---|---|---|
Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | Menu Music, Menu Effects, Mission Effects, HUD, Radio Environment, and Engine. | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
German | ||||
Russian | ||||
Polish | Retail only |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
LAN play | 48 | |||
Online play | 48 | GameSpy services have been shut down;[1] see GameSpy for workarounds. |
Issues fixed
"Product "Echelon 1.5 is not installed! Please, reinstall"" error on launch
Run GameLauncher.bat as administrator[citation needed] |
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Notes
|
Low frame rate in fullscreen mode
- This game has frame rate issues in fullscreen mode on Windows 8 and later.
Apply necessary fixes |
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Apply the low frame rate fix. |
Other information
API
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Multiplayer | GameSpy | GameSpy services have been shut down. |
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 98 | ME, 2000, XP, 7, 8 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium II 400 MHz | Intel Pentium III AMD Athlon 700 MHz |
System memory (RAM) | 64 MB | 128 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 1150 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | 32 MB of VRAM | 64 MB of VRAM |
Notes
- ↑ Applications writing to
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE
will be redirected to other locations based on various criterias, see the glossary page for more details. - ↑ 2.0 2.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (311100) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.